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Antech - M Le Mauzac Brut 2016

Name: Antech - M Le Mauzac Brut 2016
Brand: Antech
Rating: 3.4 (5 reviews)

Blanquette de Limoux|Sparkling wine

3.4/5 (5 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

91/100

Wine Enthusiast

90/100

RVF

Mauzac

round and flexible

surprising

subtle

“A truly exceptional expression of Mauzac!”

“An estate in top form, as it is every year. The top prize this time goes to its 2016 M Le Mauzac, aged for a long time in the cellar. This accounts for its delicate effervescence and subtle nose, where citrus notes are tinged with dried fruit and a subtle mineral touch. A silky attack on the palate, a caressing texture, a light roundness, and a long, lingering fruit finish: everything here is refined and tasteful.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

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Estate

Antech

Vintage

M Le Mauzac Brut

Vintage

2016

Designation

Blanquette de Limoux

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

Mauzac, cépage endémique purement occitan

Regions

High-altitude slopes and terraces, gently sloping clay-limestone soils, and a Mediterranean climate

Viticulture

Sustainable, Terra Vitis-certified

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional method. First fermentation in stainless steel tanks, selection of very cold free-run wine, and secondary fermentation on racks in temperature-controlled cellars for at least 40 months.

Livestock Farming

At least 40 months on slats

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

8 g/L

Nose

A very distinctive character, with subtle aromas of quince, white-fleshed fruits, mead, and buttery notes

Palate

Full-bodied and complex, with a beautiful roundness imparted by aging. A truly exceptional expression of vintage Mauzac.

Serve

At 8°C

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with fish in a creamy sauce, poultry with morels, or fresh goat cheese…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable offering, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Françoise Antech-Gazeau masterfully leads this successful wine merchant, which has specialized in sparkling wines for six generations. Nearly one million bottles leave the cellars each year. A broad and highly consistent range of wines, of a high standard, with a clear focus on purity, minerality, and balance centered on freshness. The M30 cuvée, made from Mauzac grapes, impressed us with its outstanding ability to serve as an aperitif.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2022) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

A winery in top form, as it is every year. This time, the top prize goes to its 2016 M Le Mauzac, aged for a long time in the cellar. This accounts for its delicate effervescence and subtle nose, where citrus notes are tinged with dried fruit and a subtle mineral touch. A silky attack, a caressing texture, a light roundness, and a long, lingering fruit finish: everything here is refined and tasteful.

About the estate:

A vineyard owner and family-run wine merchant for six generations, now led by Françoise Antech, who took over from her father Georges and her uncle Roger. A trusted name, specializing in the production of Limoux sparkling wines.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated 90/100

About the wine:

The nose offers floral and ripe fruit aromas. This tender, well-balanced Blanquette features notes of yellow fruit on the palate. The bubbles are lively and creamy.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Orchard fruits and freshly dried hay form the bouquet of this pale golden wine, with a hint of ginger pie crust in the background. On the palate, it offers appealing flavors of just-ripe orchard fruits and citrus—such as slices of apple, pear, tangelo, and Meyer lemon—all blending together into a cohesive whole. Moderate effervescence and generous acidity keep the wine fresh and vibrant all the way through the finish.

Customer Rating

3.4/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. THOMAS C. Published on September 12, 2022

Light yellow, fine bubbles. Very subtle nose, but pleasant. Fairly ripe on the palate—I really like it, even if it’s a bit short.

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Review and comment by Mr. ERIC J. Posted on January 25, 2023

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Review by Mr. WOLFGANG E. Published on July 20, 2022

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